The net cups may be a little too close to each other when the plants are well established.
@kabouterlui5935on March 13, 2024 at 7:21 am
Gotta use a mat container or you are gonna get mad algae
@JamarHotepon March 13, 2024 at 7:21 am
Now how much?
@quadlawnmowermanon March 13, 2024 at 7:23 am
This is thin film not aeroponics sorry to say, technically deep water once the roots grow more than a few inches…..
Good on you for having a go, might be useful for clones.
@Algader-on March 13, 2024 at 7:24 am
light is not good for ryzom and water alges
@justinf8921on March 13, 2024 at 7:25 am
After you poke through with the pilot bit on the hole saw, try putting it in reverse and going through. It prevents cracking the plastic because the teeth dont catch, it more or so kinda melts through. Makes a cleaner hole
@_morgoth_on March 13, 2024 at 7:25 am
Isn’t aeroponics supposed to be more of a fog rather than like a sprinkler/spray?
@lanceowens5902on March 13, 2024 at 7:27 am
You need to get new pvc and make sure you get all plastic shavings out so they don’t stop up sprayer nozzles
@phillipjacobs7691on March 13, 2024 at 7:29 am
Why would you use a clear tub?
@davidcrawford6505on March 13, 2024 at 7:30 am
I like that you used clear bins to show how it is fully assembled. I was hoping for a follow-up with it running and still in the clear bin. I figured you were clever enough to know that it had to be dark when you start growing plants. Unlike other commentary that was rudely stated to that fact.
@scottingersoll5674on March 13, 2024 at 7:31 am
Please don’t build any system of clear or translucent materials or you will have huge issues. Also, make sure the outer color is light or white so you don’t have heat build up in the tank because of the lighting. Oh, and put tinfoil over the medium… can’t tell you why or I would have to k1ll you… lol.
@quietgazeron March 13, 2024 at 7:32 am
hey, what’s size of the box?
@westsiyedon March 13, 2024 at 7:32 am
did you find the plants were okay w a transparent root environment?
@isanBenon March 13, 2024 at 7:33 am
You can add an empty bottle to the pipe, it’ll greatly improve your pressure, should angle the outside valves a bit inwards or move it all the way up and have it spray sideways, less chance of getting water everywhere, but all in all, broken lid and duct tape, great successful build man 💪🥳🙏 hope to see more videos like this and what you’re growing in there, best of everything 🙏 greetings from Thailand 🙏
@BAQUANIX2023on March 13, 2024 at 7:33 am
Have you heard of a aeroponic tower. Its way more efficient
@larrymcgee2141on March 13, 2024 at 7:33 am
Your want to paint that clear container. You will have a major algae problem eating your nutrients
@gmantoonon March 13, 2024 at 7:34 am
really want to see more on this project 👍
@davidbaxter8084on March 13, 2024 at 7:35 am
a lot of hassle and expense to grow 8 plants
@MsMaxineisSoundon March 13, 2024 at 7:35 am
Nice!
@loganladue2on March 13, 2024 at 7:36 am
Should use a black tote type, not clear. Use black spray paint then white after to block light and not heat up the water if using cleaner container. I would drill a hole for refills instead of having to take the top off but that’s just my suggestion. You can go one step further and put a start/stop pump for a 5 gallon bucket full of pre-made water/nutrient so you won’t have to think about it other when you see your reservoir is low. Just my thoughts and have fun growing
@lanceowens5902on March 13, 2024 at 7:37 am
Besides that great idea my friend may try this
@wartlmeon March 13, 2024 at 7:38 am
Never going to work. You have too much light in the res.
@kuntryboy4lyfe125on March 13, 2024 at 7:42 am
1100 GPH is wayyyy overkill. . Should have used like 1/2 inch pvc. . Future reference – smaller the pipe equals more pressure. .
@bryonkavanagh6209on March 13, 2024 at 7:44 am
Sterlite makes a nice rubber made tote in 18 gallon size that is a little taller and softer plastic (no breaking). Also, using an aquarium pump domes with fittings that connect to pvc fittings better as well as a/c standard wiring that plugs in directly. On my setup, I drilled the wire access on side of the bin near the top (as opposed to the lid). Nice job on the project overall. I use mine as a closer and get roots at about 5 days on cuttings.
@Francois_Duponton March 13, 2024 at 7:45 am
those impeller pump are very low pressure. its surprising it worked as well as it does.
@anthonyrubino1224on March 13, 2024 at 7:46 am
Less nozzles and black walls won’t let light in there to grow algae
@ErGardenF12on March 13, 2024 at 7:48 am
No way that’s 40-50 micron
@Killastonedon March 13, 2024 at 7:49 am
The bin shouldn’t be clear bro, will have algae issues. also better results with the pvc a little higher and nozzles pointed down, been growing like thi for 15 plus years
@4102730on March 13, 2024 at 7:50 am
there has to be a fog but not a big tears
@doveseye.4666on March 13, 2024 at 7:50 am
Next time use a hot can on a stove to cut through the top plastic, no mess.
@JonathanBaileyn2uon March 13, 2024 at 7:51 am
Good work. Ty for the visual.
@drthuntclub4153on March 13, 2024 at 7:51 am
To many spray heads and PVC to big. That’s why not enough psi with smaller pump. Are you going to grow plants or wash your clothes?
@RIBBY_BOYon March 13, 2024 at 7:51 am
Why wouldn’t you of done it in a black one other then that good Job way better then I could do
@lancep9394on March 13, 2024 at 7:51 am
I will tell all. To strong of a pump will destroy the roots. Learn from my mistakes😂😂😂
@vex123on March 13, 2024 at 7:53 am
Cool setup! Have you thought of reducing the spray volume and do you have any results you can share? Also how do you drain/ replace the water? Do you have to take everything out?
@krisfleischer7467on March 13, 2024 at 7:53 am
You did a nice job.Definitely could have been alot more simple,that’s not fun though.I’m glad to see you get the proper tools to get it done.Working plumbing this is hilarious😂You should have plenty of power with that pump to daisy chain into two smaller tubs.It’s insane the price of fresh produce
@assog5737on March 13, 2024 at 7:54 am
I don’t mean to be rude.
I just want to try and educate you and the people that watch this video.
First off this is not a aero setup. It’s actually a hydro setup.
The reason for this is, because your nute solution and pump are in the grow chamber. So once your roots start growing, they will be hanging down into your nute solution. Instead of just hanging in the air. Hence aeroponics.
When growing with aero you want your system to have a grow chamber and a reservoir. The reservoir will have your nute solution and pump in it. Then you get a timer to where you can set seconds and minutes. And plug your pump into that.
Because your ON spray time only takes seconds. And your OFF time takes minutes.
For example you would only spray your roots for 5 seconds every 10 minutes.
And then your nute solution drains back into the reservoir. So the roots are just hanging in the air.
That pvc thing with your sprayers on it is called a manifold.
Like I said I’m not trying to be rude. I’m just trying to give you some friendly advice.
Now with your manifold. You have way to many sprayers.
You just want to mist the roots a little, not soak them.
I don’t know if you have ever seen roots grown with aero.
But there will be like main roots. And then off of them there will be like little hair roots. Well if you soak your roots you won’t get any of the hair roots. Which help tremendously with the uptake of your nutes. Without these hair roots your limiting the success of your grow.
Another thing about your manifold is it is sitting way to high up in your grow chamber. And you will have tons of leaks. My manifolds sit about 2 inchs off the bottom of the grow chamber.
Someone already said something about your grow chamber and reservoir being light proof.
But also there is one very important thing, that most people that try and grow with aero don’t know is that you must keep your grow chamber and reservoir and nutes at around 75 degrees.
This is very important from keeping mildew and mold from attacking your roots.
Hence ROOT ROT.
I’ve been growing with what is called LPA ( Low pressure Aeroponics ) for about 15 years now.
Which means I’m not using a high pressure pump to achieve the droplet size required to grow with HPA
( High Pressure Aeroponics ).
When I wanted to start growing with aero. I built a HPA system. It cost me over 500 bucks. And it was a pain in the rump.
And then about a year after I was growing with HPA.
I stumbled across this guys grow diary and he was growing with LPA. I’d never heard of it before.
This guys diary was great.
It was like a hundred pages long and he showed everything he did, even with hundreds of pictures.
Anyway I built a LPA system.
And did a side by side against my HPA system.
And there was NO difference in the results.
And the rest is history. LoL 😂😆.
I built 4 LPA systems, which consist of 2, 23 site grow chambers with 1 reservoir.
Each system is only 3’x3′.
Thats 46 plants in a 9 s/ft area. I grow in what is called the SOG ( Sea Of Green).
My plants are like 2 inchs apart.
I’ve been growing this way for about 15 years now and it is the cheapest easiest and fastest way to grow.
Anyway I hope this helps a little.
Oh one more thing.
The tubs you want to use are the black ones with the yellow lids from home Depot.
Those are the only ones that will not leak.
Good luck and take care.
ASS OG.
Aero Systems Sea Of Green.
@Cannicope83on March 13, 2024 at 7:57 am
Next time put the lid on a piece of wood (stops vibration), and once you poke the guide hole thru, reverse the drill and cut the hole with the saw going reverse (slowly).. it won’t break the plastic as easily.
@bryonkavanagh6209on March 13, 2024 at 7:58 am
Also, cut your holes in your lid on a spare bin so you don’t worry about all the plastic sawdust. And don’t use a clear container! You’ll be overwhelmed by algae.
@sapog756on March 13, 2024 at 8:00 am
красава, но вот только бак должен быть света не проницаемый, что бы вода не зацвела
@spcash8897on March 13, 2024 at 8:02 am
you can heat a knife blade and melt the plastic to "solder" the broken piece of plastic
@Zahaqielon March 13, 2024 at 8:02 am
With that spray volume and droplet size, you’re not actually getting the benefits of aeroponics so much as creating a high-energy kratky system. Plants will grow in it, but you won’t get the fine root system and higher nutrient uptake that an aeroponic system is aiming for.
You’ve got too many spray heads to begin with and they’re too close to the roots, so you’re effectively just hosing them down when ideally you want smaller droplets diffusing through the air and collecting in a fine mist on them. The weaker pump with less nozzles (and not aimed directly at the roots) will likely get you a better result.
You could also use an ultrasonic mister in a separate container that has a filtered fan to flow the mist into the grow chamber (and which will also condense the droplets on the way through so that they size up from the 1 micron size that an ultrasonic mister will produce).
But yeah, as that system is designed, you could just build a kratky system and save yourself the power cost of the pump. In a one chamber system the plants are going to eventually grow their roots down into the reservoir anyway and then the pump becomes pointless.
@lazycarperon March 13, 2024 at 8:04 am
dont listen to all the people saying its not a mist etc, it doesnt need to be , it will grow massive roots im sure
@Fresh_Career_Compasson March 13, 2024 at 8:05 am
Good work 👍 . I would like to see a improvised update on this product .
And Can we use other eco friendly material in place of plastic.
Will a iron Aeroponic tower / Box work ?
@kuntryboy4lyfe125on March 13, 2024 at 8:07 am
If u would have used smaller pipe u wouldn’t of had to buy another pump. . I’m sure it cost more than buying smaller pipe and redoing it. . But that’s u brother. . Jus my opinion on what I woulda done
@nicklohry9284on March 13, 2024 at 8:07 am
Never herd someone call a "hack saw" a "pipe saw" lol…..
@oliviermaillet406on March 13, 2024 at 8:09 am
Hello I have a question, when we talk about traditional soil culivation, we need nitrifying (or more) soil bacteria and fungus that live in symbiosis with the plants to be grown, is this the same for hydroponic and aeroponic method ? can we totally make the vegetable growing without these bacteria and fungus that transform nutrients ?
@CUDA1970Terryon March 13, 2024 at 8:12 am
Replace the plexiglass with LEXAN polycarbonate and you will illuminate the breaking issues while drilling. It runs a bit more in cost but it is shatter resistant and lasts far longer than plexiglass.
How to build a homemade aeroponics system
The net cups may be a little too close to each other when the plants are well established.
Gotta use a mat container or you are gonna get mad algae
Now how much?
This is thin film not aeroponics sorry to say, technically deep water once the roots grow more than a few inches…..
Good on you for having a go, might be useful for clones.
light is not good for ryzom and water alges
After you poke through with the pilot bit on the hole saw, try putting it in reverse and going through. It prevents cracking the plastic because the teeth dont catch, it more or so kinda melts through. Makes a cleaner hole
Isn’t aeroponics supposed to be more of a fog rather than like a sprinkler/spray?
You need to get new pvc and make sure you get all plastic shavings out so they don’t stop up sprayer nozzles
Why would you use a clear tub?
I like that you used clear bins to show how it is fully assembled. I was hoping for a follow-up with it running and still in the clear bin. I figured you were clever enough to know that it had to be dark when you start growing plants. Unlike other commentary that was rudely stated to that fact.
Please don’t build any system of clear or translucent materials or you will have huge issues. Also, make sure the outer color is light or white so you don’t have heat build up in the tank because of the lighting. Oh, and put tinfoil over the medium… can’t tell you why or I would have to k1ll you… lol.
hey, what’s size of the box?
did you find the plants were okay w a transparent root environment?
You can add an empty bottle to the pipe, it’ll greatly improve your pressure, should angle the outside valves a bit inwards or move it all the way up and have it spray sideways, less chance of getting water everywhere, but all in all, broken lid and duct tape, great successful build man 💪🥳🙏 hope to see more videos like this and what you’re growing in there, best of everything 🙏 greetings from Thailand 🙏
Have you heard of a aeroponic tower. Its way more efficient
Your want to paint that clear container. You will have a major algae problem eating your nutrients
really want to see more on this project 👍
a lot of hassle and expense to grow 8 plants
Nice!
Should use a black tote type, not clear. Use black spray paint then white after to block light and not heat up the water if using cleaner container. I would drill a hole for refills instead of having to take the top off but that’s just my suggestion. You can go one step further and put a start/stop pump for a 5 gallon bucket full of pre-made water/nutrient so you won’t have to think about it other when you see your reservoir is low. Just my thoughts and have fun growing
Besides that great idea my friend may try this
Never going to work. You have too much light in the res.
1100 GPH is wayyyy overkill. . Should have used like 1/2 inch pvc. . Future reference – smaller the pipe equals more pressure. .
Sterlite makes a nice rubber made tote in 18 gallon size that is a little taller and softer plastic (no breaking). Also, using an aquarium pump domes with fittings that connect to pvc fittings better as well as a/c standard wiring that plugs in directly. On my setup, I drilled the wire access on side of the bin near the top (as opposed to the lid). Nice job on the project overall. I use mine as a closer and get roots at about 5 days on cuttings.
those impeller pump are very low pressure. its surprising it worked as well as it does.
Less nozzles and black walls won’t let light in there to grow algae
No way that’s 40-50 micron
The bin shouldn’t be clear bro, will have algae issues. also better results with the pvc a little higher and nozzles pointed down, been growing like thi for 15 plus years
there has to be a fog but not a big tears
Next time use a hot can on a stove to cut through the top plastic, no mess.
Good work. Ty for the visual.
To many spray heads and PVC to big. That’s why not enough psi with smaller pump. Are you going to grow plants or wash your clothes?
Why wouldn’t you of done it in a black one other then that good Job way better then I could do
I will tell all. To strong of a pump will destroy the roots. Learn from my mistakes😂😂😂
Cool setup! Have you thought of reducing the spray volume and do you have any results you can share? Also how do you drain/ replace the water? Do you have to take everything out?
You did a nice job.Definitely could have been alot more simple,that’s not fun though.I’m glad to see you get the proper tools to get it done.Working plumbing this is hilarious😂You should have plenty of power with that pump to daisy chain into two smaller tubs.It’s insane the price of fresh produce
I don’t mean to be rude.
I just want to try and educate you and the people that watch this video.
First off this is not a aero setup. It’s actually a hydro setup.
The reason for this is, because your nute solution and pump are in the grow chamber. So once your roots start growing, they will be hanging down into your nute solution. Instead of just hanging in the air. Hence aeroponics.
When growing with aero you want your system to have a grow chamber and a reservoir. The reservoir will have your nute solution and pump in it. Then you get a timer to where you can set seconds and minutes. And plug your pump into that.
Because your ON spray time only takes seconds. And your OFF time takes minutes.
For example you would only spray your roots for 5 seconds every 10 minutes.
And then your nute solution drains back into the reservoir. So the roots are just hanging in the air.
That pvc thing with your sprayers on it is called a manifold.
Like I said I’m not trying to be rude. I’m just trying to give you some friendly advice.
Now with your manifold. You have way to many sprayers.
You just want to mist the roots a little, not soak them.
I don’t know if you have ever seen roots grown with aero.
But there will be like main roots. And then off of them there will be like little hair roots. Well if you soak your roots you won’t get any of the hair roots. Which help tremendously with the uptake of your nutes. Without these hair roots your limiting the success of your grow.
Another thing about your manifold is it is sitting way to high up in your grow chamber. And you will have tons of leaks. My manifolds sit about 2 inchs off the bottom of the grow chamber.
Someone already said something about your grow chamber and reservoir being light proof.
But also there is one very important thing, that most people that try and grow with aero don’t know is that you must keep your grow chamber and reservoir and nutes at around 75 degrees.
This is very important from keeping mildew and mold from attacking your roots.
Hence ROOT ROT.
I’ve been growing with what is called LPA ( Low pressure Aeroponics ) for about 15 years now.
Which means I’m not using a high pressure pump to achieve the droplet size required to grow with HPA
( High Pressure Aeroponics ).
When I wanted to start growing with aero. I built a HPA system. It cost me over 500 bucks. And it was a pain in the rump.
And then about a year after I was growing with HPA.
I stumbled across this guys grow diary and he was growing with LPA. I’d never heard of it before.
This guys diary was great.
It was like a hundred pages long and he showed everything he did, even with hundreds of pictures.
Anyway I built a LPA system.
And did a side by side against my HPA system.
And there was NO difference in the results.
And the rest is history. LoL 😂😆.
I built 4 LPA systems, which consist of 2, 23 site grow chambers with 1 reservoir.
Each system is only 3’x3′.
Thats 46 plants in a 9 s/ft area. I grow in what is called the SOG ( Sea Of Green).
My plants are like 2 inchs apart.
I’ve been growing this way for about 15 years now and it is the cheapest easiest and fastest way to grow.
Anyway I hope this helps a little.
Oh one more thing.
The tubs you want to use are the black ones with the yellow lids from home Depot.
Those are the only ones that will not leak.
Good luck and take care.
ASS OG.
Aero Systems Sea Of Green.
Next time put the lid on a piece of wood (stops vibration), and once you poke the guide hole thru, reverse the drill and cut the hole with the saw going reverse (slowly).. it won’t break the plastic as easily.
Also, cut your holes in your lid on a spare bin so you don’t worry about all the plastic sawdust. And don’t use a clear container! You’ll be overwhelmed by algae.
красава, но вот только бак должен быть света не проницаемый, что бы вода не зацвела
you can heat a knife blade and melt the plastic to "solder" the broken piece of plastic
With that spray volume and droplet size, you’re not actually getting the benefits of aeroponics so much as creating a high-energy kratky system. Plants will grow in it, but you won’t get the fine root system and higher nutrient uptake that an aeroponic system is aiming for.
You’ve got too many spray heads to begin with and they’re too close to the roots, so you’re effectively just hosing them down when ideally you want smaller droplets diffusing through the air and collecting in a fine mist on them. The weaker pump with less nozzles (and not aimed directly at the roots) will likely get you a better result.
You could also use an ultrasonic mister in a separate container that has a filtered fan to flow the mist into the grow chamber (and which will also condense the droplets on the way through so that they size up from the 1 micron size that an ultrasonic mister will produce).
But yeah, as that system is designed, you could just build a kratky system and save yourself the power cost of the pump. In a one chamber system the plants are going to eventually grow their roots down into the reservoir anyway and then the pump becomes pointless.
dont listen to all the people saying its not a mist etc, it doesnt need to be , it will grow massive roots im sure
Good work 👍 . I would like to see a improvised update on this product .
And Can we use other eco friendly material in place of plastic.
Will a iron Aeroponic tower / Box work ?
If u would have used smaller pipe u wouldn’t of had to buy another pump. . I’m sure it cost more than buying smaller pipe and redoing it. . But that’s u brother. . Jus my opinion on what I woulda done
Never herd someone call a "hack saw" a "pipe saw" lol…..
Hello I have a question, when we talk about traditional soil culivation, we need nitrifying (or more) soil bacteria and fungus that live in symbiosis with the plants to be grown, is this the same for hydroponic and aeroponic method ? can we totally make the vegetable growing without these bacteria and fungus that transform nutrients ?
Replace the plexiglass with LEXAN polycarbonate and you will illuminate the breaking issues while drilling. It runs a bit more in cost but it is shatter resistant and lasts far longer than plexiglass.
Also connect the pump in center of the manifold
this is not aeroponic. this is aquaponic